Damn, it's been more than two months since I uploaded something in any of my galleries. Shame on me!For those wondering why the bloody hell I've been so inactive lately, too many health and monetary problems sidetracking me, on top of tons of work. Sadly, time for drawing is very scarce at the moment.

Most of the few images I managed to finish can't be uploaded since they are private commissions. I sincerely hope my clients change their mind and allow me to post them.

ART BLOG

On a brighter note, I'm making a new gallery! This is my new art blog, which hopefully will be more updated than my dA gallery: svhz.blogspot.com/

I have been receiving many reports from people who for some reason are not receiving any of my latest artworks or even journals despite having me on their devWatch list, if you have the same problem please post here.

Anyway, I've been playing a lot of MKW lately, the online matches are so damn fun. If you want to race against me, here is my new friend code (from my American copy): 2234-8180-0818Post your FC if you'd like to be added.I'm not sure if there's a friend list limit like in Smash Brawl...

If you have still my old friend code from my European copy (5069-4744-3932), delete it as my Wii can't read the disc anymore. :[

A lot of people have been asking me about my alternative gallery. I can't post a direct URL due to dA's policy, but if you still want to know please send me a note or an e-mail with the subject "Alternative gallery" and I'll give you instructions to access it. Be warned though, that site is much less strict than dA in every sense. :P

Note: you won't find these galleries searching in google my username as I use different nicknames in both.

Now, aside from working on up to 10 commissions at the sime time I will open a waiting list of up to 40 commissions to keep track of things more easily. If you previously reserved a slot and you are not on the waiting list please let me know. If you'd like to remain anonymous, send me a note stating so. Prices and guidelines here. As of today, I will change the prices for commissions containing more than one character. Prices for single character artworks will remain the same, however.

I've been pretty inactive during the last few days due to technical difficulties, they have been sorted out so I'm able to update again.

COMMISSIONS ANNOUNCEMENT

Commissions will be closed until further notice, I have only one more slot open before I close them. If anyone is interested in taking it, please send me a note.

EDIT: The slot was taken already.

I'll announce in a journal when they are open again, so if you're interested in purchasing a commission you should definitely have my journals check-marked in your friends list.

CONTESTS!</u>

Do you like contests? Then hurry up to take part in any of the following contests.

If you're a fan of the Raving Rabbids, then go and visit 's page, he's hosting a contest with videogame prizes! More details: misteringo.deviantart.com/jour…Deadline is August 31.

is also running a contest, he offers Nintendo DS Lites among other great prizes! The theme is about the characters of his original story, Star of Destiny. More information here: skye-mccloud.deviantart.com/jo…Deadline: TBA.

And there's one last contest I'd like to announce for now. It's being hosted by and it's theme is "create a new hairstyle for Sword". More info here: dalsifodyas.deviantart.com/jou…The deadline will be this Monday.

Featured Art

Last.fm chart

Commission Status:

</strong>CLOSED AT THE MOMENT. Currently working on: 8Slots available: 0

I tried playing my Japanese version of Smash Brawl online, but for some reason I can't connect (I'm sure that it's on my ISP's end). Fortunately, I got an American copy of Brawl yesterday and now I'm able to play online. So far I've played two matches, the only problem is the amazing lag.

If you already have Brawl, please feel free to post your friend code here so we can play.

Well, I'm back at home after having spent 10 great days on Germany with my family (and a couple of new friends). It was a long and much needed holiday, I especially enjoyed visiting the local museums and places of interest.And I ended up partying way more than I had anticipated.

I'm too tired at the moment to write a detailed account (maybe later), instead I'll focus on answering all the notes and commission inquiries that were sent during my absence.

Finally, the winners have been chosen! There are four winners, and of course, honorable mentions. Most of the entries were wonderful, it was difficult for the judges (and me) to decide the first 4 places:

1st Place -"2 Videogames of the winner's choice (from any console)" and by

UPDATE: DEADLINE EXTENSION.The contest officially ends today. However, I'll give five days to four people who really wanted to draw something for it but didn't managed to finish in time. So, the judging will begin in December 5. The winners will be announced a week later, December 12.

These two characters in one image is a minimum, you can have more than 2 characters if you want as long as the final result isn't too far from the original theme. If you need even more references please let me know.

ENTRIESYou are allowed to submit as many entries as you want (just remember that quality is far more important than quantity). The work must be complete, so please do not submit sketches or incomplete doodles. The images can be in colour or black and white if you prefer. Traditional and digital media are equally accepted. Entries that contain stolen elements (such as sprites, official art, etc.) or are against deviantART policies will be automatically disqualified. I was considering accepting written submisions (fanfiction) but I'm afraid that the contest is open to illustrated works only.

Please try to stick as close to the main theme and character designs as possible (outfit variations are ok, though). Mature content entries are allowed, as long as they are not against deviantART's policies.

When you finish your artwork, please send it to me either via a private note or to my e-mail: sigurd_hosenfeld@yahoo.dk

JUDGES & JUDGING5 Judges will be selected by me. They will help me to decide the winner's judging the entries' quality, originality, creativity and effort.

I want to create a website but I need a lot of help; I couldn't design a website (or even worse, code it) to save my life.

Any help will be VERY appreciated (and paid of course).

CONTEST UPDATE: 5 DAYS LEFT!

The contest officially ends today. However, I'll give five days to many people who really wanted to draw something for it but didn't managed to finish in time. So, the judging will begin in December 5. The winners will be announced a week later, December 12.

It's been 3 years now since I've joined DA. I really appreciate all of you who watch me, visit my page, comment and fav. It's amazing to see how much I have improved since I joined this site, thanks to everyone's support and the now scarce advice. I would make a list of highlights on this account that I achieved this year but I'm too tired at the moment.

I have just returned from a Halloween costume party hosted by a friend. This year's theme was WWII, which was very interesting and fun.

First a couple of announcements regarding the contest:1)THE DEADLINE WILL BE EXTENDED ONE MONTH</u> mainly for the following reasons:-Some artists have requested me to extend the contest so they can finish their entries on time.-I will be very busy during October 31 to November 10.

So, the new deadline isNovember 30 2007.

2)-PRIZES.-I'd like to change the prizes to something better. So instead of basing the prizes on the number of participants, the winners will get the following:

NEW CSS.As you can see, I changed my journal CSS. It's just what I needed, but I will modify the header and add more links later. Credit goes to sedART for creating this excellent design and to Shirase Sakurai for the Peach header.

If you are one of the winners and would like to donate your subscription to someone else, please let me know.

Tagged

I was tagged by Evanatt and indirectly by seinin, so now I have to write 8 facts about me.

The rules:1. Post these rules2. Each person tagged must post 8 random (hopefully interesting) facts about themselves3. Tags should write a journal of these facts4. At the end of the post 8 more bloggers are tagged and named5. Go to their page and leave a comment telling them they're tagged

1)-I'm addicted to work.I don't work for a living, I live to work. :P

2)-I've been to 10 different countries in my life but I have never left Europe.I'm still looking for an opportunity to visit Canada and Japan.

3)-I spend way too much time taking care of my appereance. I'm a bit narcissist.As a side note, I have been confused for a woman twice.

4)-Contrary to popular belief, I rarely play videogames.As a matter of fact, the last one that I played was Mario Party 8 almost two weeks ago.

6)-I have been in at least 6 relationships.The most recent ended about a month ago. I realized that I'm more interested in getting my own life in order before actively bringing someone else into it.

7)-I'm very sociable.Despite that, some people still consider me a "rich snob".8)-I have played the violin since I was a child.More recently, I have also played vintage synthesizers and the bass guitar.

Words cannot express how great she looks! I just hope that she's still a top tier character like in the previous game.

*Swoons*

I'm so happy about this update that I will do a little giveaway, I will randomly give devianART subscriptions to anyone who comments about Peach's appereance on this journal. And when I say randomly I really mean it, the winners will be selected by the computer, within the next week.